HP NonStop G-Series - Manual (Page 72)

Operating the Tape Drive
N1524A ACL Installation and User’s Guide for the NonStop S-Series Tape Enclosure — 527340-001
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Inserting Tape Cartridges Into the Tape Magazine
Inserting Tape Cartridges Into the Tape
Magazine
Figure 4-19 shows a full tape magazine. Insert tape cartridges so that the label
end with the write protect switch is outward and toward the bottom of the tape
magazine. After the desired tape cartridges are inserted into the tape magazine,
position the tape drive so the tape cartridges protrude to the left, and the tape
magazine handle is toward you. Insert the tape magazine into the tape drive
with this orientation.
Tape Requirements
The tape drive accepts the C7972A cartridge. When this cartridge is used the amount
of data stored on the tape can be up to 400 GB (2:1 compression). DLTIIItape,
DLTIVtape and SDLT media cartridges are not compatible with this tape drive. The size
and shape of the tape drive’s media is very similar to that of DLT cartridges in order to
make it easy for automation.
Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage
The high reliability of HP’s tape storage equipment lets organizations store
critical data with confidence. But even the finest technology can be handicapped
by a faulty tape cartridge.
Such cartridges can harm tape drives and comprise the integrity of valuable
data.
Figure 4-19. Tape Magazine With Cartridges Installed